Eyemart Express opened a 3,580-square-foot store in Mechanicsville on Dec. 21, the company’s fifth in Virginia.
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Wine Stork delivery service is Richmond entrepreneurs’ new baby
A local hip-hop artist, a bowling alley owner and a hotel veteran teamed up to launch the business this month.
Retailer Boho Basement outgrows Fan space and moves to Willow Lawn
The bohemian furniture store will be subleasing 3,500 square feet in the Shades of Light building on Broad Street.
National mattress retailer Sleep Number signs on at Carytown Exchange
Publix already opened in the new $40 million, 120,000-square-foot shopping center, Chase Bank is on the way and Virginia ABC may lease space.
The BizSense Crystal Ball: Things to watch in 2021
GreenCity, a casino RFP, and a project to replace the Diamond loom as the fate of retailers, restaurants and office space hangs on COVID.
Top Hits: BizSense’s most-read stories of 2020
Of the thousands of stories and millions of page views on Richmond BizSense this year, there were some that captured the attention of readers more than others.
Richmond retail roundup for 2020: A rocky year due to the pandemic
Bankruptcies exploded and stores shuttered but mom-and-pops moved in and new grocery markets opened.
Richmond development roundup for 2020
New office, retail and residential buildings with thousands of apartments are in the works across the region despite the pandemic.
Scott’s Addition-based growler maker Shine Craft Vessels sold to California buyer
Jordan Childs, the now-former owner of Scott’s Addition-based Shine Craft Vessels, is planning to learn to play the banjo.
Entrepreneurs showcase brands at The Spot streetwear shop in Arts District
The space at 7 W. Broad St. has several concepts in play such as screen printing and graphic design but is primarily focused on fashion.